MG MG HS first generation

MG MG HS first generation
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The MG MG HS first generation (2019–2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: AS31 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Width1,880 mm RDW1,876 mm
Wheelbase2,720 mm RDW2,720 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,488–1,510 kg RDW–
Mass in running order1,588–1,610 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,001–2,023 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors5 RDW–
Fuel tank–37–55 L
Performance
Top speed190 km/h RDW190–210 km/h
Torque–250–480 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years92.9% (92.4–93.4)92.2%10,512
4–5 years93.7% (92.7–94.5)91.0%3,028

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes21.2%11.7%
Tyres11.6%21.3%
Lights and electrics3.3%4.3%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.3%5.8%
Suspension2.2%3.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.9%1.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 9 versions of the MG MG HS first generation

European Union 6 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric rangeEU registrations
2022–20231.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Petrol7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP171–173 g/km–14,230
2021–20231.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Plug-in hybrid1.8 L/100 km WLTP14.5–23.8 kWh/100 km WLTP44–54 g/km52–61 km511
20201.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Petrol–148 g/km–3,218
20201.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Petrol–157 g/km–2,610
20201.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Plug-in hybrid16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC39 g/km–353
20191.5 L–Petrol–149 g/km–194

United Kingdom 3 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2020–2023Excite 1.5T GDi · Exclusive 1.5T GDi · SE 1.5T GDi and 1 more trim1.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Petrol6-speed manual7.4 L/100 km WLTP168 g/km–
2020–2023Excite 1.5T GDI DCT · Exclusive 1.5T GDi DCT · SE 1.5T GDI DCT and 1 more trim1.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km WLTP174 g/km–
2020–2023Excite 1.5T GDi Plug-in Hybrid · Exclusive 1.5T GDi Plug-in Hybrid · SE 1.5T GDi Plug-in Hybrid and 1 more trim1.5 L119 kW (162 PS)Plug-in hybrid10-speed automatic16.6 kWh/100 km WLTP–69 km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.